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Mental Health Waiver

Medicaid waiver for adults with serious mental illness, providing home care and caregiver payments.

Family caregiver payments allowed in 6 states (mostly 'other family/friends'); respite services in 6 states.

This program entry is in draft status and may be incomplete. Check the official source for current details.

Eligibility

  • Must be Medicaid-eligible
  • Must have a serious mental illness diagnosis
  • Must require a home and community-based level of care
  • Availability varies by state (6 states offer family caregiver payments)

Services

Family caregiver payments allowed in 6 states (mostly 'other family/friends'); respite services in 6 states.

How to apply

Visit the official program page for application details.